I bet you don’t know how many types of leather jackets are? do you? No worries I know almost every third person has a real leather jacket in his/her wardrobe but no one knows completely about it. It is an expensive investment and considered as a luxury item that’s why you must be aware about it completely to get a perfect badass outfit for you without wasting and overspending the money. The right style can give you a charming appearance while the unsuitable style can ruin your overall look. So take a look at the widely available style of leather jacket in this decade.
Leather Jackets Styles:
There are different types of leather jackets in fashion and most of them you may not know but don’t worry I mentioned all of the types below.
1. Bomber Jackets
It is also known as aviator jackets, first worn by pilots during WW2. It is designed to keep the pilots warm at chilly temperatures in the cockpit but later it becomes the most favorite style of jacket amongst people. It usually has rib-knit cuffs, hems, and cuffs that trap the heat and keep the body warm. In some styles, it comes with a sherpa collar and inner shearling lining to produce extra warmth at below 0 degrees temperature.
2. Motorcycle Jackets
It is the most trendy style amongst bikers and fashion lovers because it gives a fancy appearance in no time. It usually has an asymmetrical style zipper closure with wide lapels and multiple zipper pockets. Some styles come with belts to add more sophistication to the appearance.
3. Cafe Racer Jackets
Simple yet classy style that can work on any occasion, and dress. It comes with minimal details, a round neck or erect collar, a plain body, a straight zipper, and a slim fit cut, all of these make a cafe racer or biker style jacket.
4. Shearling Jackets
Shearling jackets are also known as winter jackets that come with an inner shearling lining that provides extra warmth to the wearer. Usually, it is made from sheepskin or lambskin leather and has different thicknesses that is designed according to the season or weather. Moreover, in some jackets, the inner shearling lining is detachable to make the jacket suitable for every season to avoid the cost of the customer.
5. Leather Blazer:
Blazers are designed for a semi-formal look and are also known as leather suit jackets or sports jackets. It is a great outfit to get a business casual look in your casual dress. You can easily wear it at the workplace and can go to any event without any hassle.
6. Distressed Jackets:
Distressed leather jackets are special kind of jackets that gives a vintage or retro look. Its surface has a grunge and different old school type look, such as you may have seen Bane Coat and Supernatural Coat.
7. Field Jackets:
These are special types of leather jackets that are designed with extra and big pockets to give freedom to keep essentials safely. As its name suggested, it is best for those who are hiking, traveling, and maybe just only like the design. Usually, they have four or six outside pockets and two or three inner pockets.
8. Car Coat
Leather Car coats are first designed in the 1900s to provide open vehicle riders an extra layer of warmth and protection. It has a longer length than jackets and lies between the waist and min thigh. It usually has a front button closure, two side pockets and shirt style collar but nowadays is available in various styles.
9. Trench Coat:
It is a long leather outfit that lies between thigh to knee especially designed to keep warmth during winter. Usually, it is built from waterproof characteristics and in a double-breasted style.
10. Leather Duster:
Duster coat is designed to cover the whole body from neck and shoulder to ankle, it is a costly but durable outfit for long-term use. Usually, leather duster coats are built for men and many celebrities or characters wear it such as Jackson.
Types of Leather Jackets For Men:
- Biker Jackets
- Motorcycle jackets
- Asymmetrical jackets
- Blazer jacket
- Car coat
- Trench coat
- Duster coat, and
- Bomber jacket.
Types of Leather Jackets For Women:
- Biker jacket
- Bomber jacket
- Cropped leather jacket
- Cafe racer jacket
- Moto jacket
- Distressed jackets
- Double breasted jacket
- Blazers and oversized jacket.
